Chapter 121: Chapter 89: Either Move Forward or Be Buried Here (6K Two-in-One)

Perhaps it was due to Liou Yuan’s displayed acuity that gradually, the trio’s actions began to rely on his perceptions.

Whenever any disturbance caused by the Star Evil appeared in the city, it was always accurately detected by him.

Complemented by the mystery of his double Evil Eyes, he almost never made a mistake.

Once they had Liou Yuan’s accurate positioning, Zhao Feiyue and Qiu Ming could arrive instantly, swiftly clearing out the Star Evils.

Their cooperation evolved from initial unfamiliarity to a harmonious synergy, and by the latter half of the night, a mere glance from Liou Yuan was enough for Zhao Feiyue and Qiu Ming to comprehend his intent.

Time passed slowly in this fashion.

Star Evils fell one after another at their feet.

Simultaneously, the commotion on the city walls began to diminish.

Led by Miss Lai, seven Outer Sect disciples displayed formidable suppression strength, ensuring not a single Star Evil breached the city defenses.

As the sun rose, its early light tenderly spread over Chouhuai City which had endured a night of fiery battle.

Atop the city walls, the seven Outer Sect disciples led by Miss Lai stood bloodstained, gazing at the distant horizon where a pale dawn broke.

Around them lay the corpses of no less than twenty Star Evils.

The city bricks were either cracked and broken or stained with the blood of Star Evils, creating a stark scene under the morning light.

The Star Evils, which lurked and emerged only at night, ceased their assault on Chouhuai City with the sunrise.

The seven who guarded the walls all night wore smiles on their faces.

Miss Lai turned back to gaze into Chouhuai City.

While they defended the walls, spiritual power fluctuations from battles also reverberated within the city.

Previously occupied with resisting the Star Evils, they naturally had no time to investigate.

Now, illuminated by the morning glow, they looked towards the city and spotted a battle nearing its end amidst a ruined section.

In the ruins, a young man twisted and turned with lithe agility, his movements like a skiff on water, while his sword unleashed sharp, blue sword light, launching continuous attacks on a Star Evil with a shriveled, wooden figure.

Pop!

Each time the sword light burst forth, the Star Evil bore a wound.

First, its legs were sliced through cleanly by the rippling sword light.

Another sweep of the sword light separated its lower body from the waist.

With the final strike, the Star Evil’s head flew up amidst blue sword light, arcing before landing in the ruins, where it was thoroughly crushed under the young man’s foot.

With that, the battle concluded.

The morning radiance happened to illuminate the young man’s handsome face, with sharp, resolute features.

"Phew!" Liou Yuan exhaled slowly, raising his head to glance at the rising dawn on the horizon, knowing that the night had finally passed.

A night of fierce combat had also made him increasingly adept with the "Green Tide Pure Water Sword" technique he had just begun practicing.

The Star Evil he had just slain was at the Qi Cultivation Fifth Layer, and with his swordsmanship and body technique, the Star Evil couldn’t even touch him before being cut down in three strikes.

Liou Yuan quietly reflected on the insights gained from the battle, murmuring to himself, "You can’t just build behind closed doors; no matter how well you practice swordsmanship, without the grind of actual combat, it lacks something."

The sound of his sword slipping back into its sheath echoed.

Liou Yuan withdrew his gaze from the horizon, looking toward Qiu Ming and Zhao Feiyue, who silently admired his battle from outside the combat area without intervening.

They had awaited there for quite some time without taking action.

"Such graceful swordsmanship; Brother Liou must have practiced the ’Green Tide Pure Water Sword’ that your brother once mastered."

Zhao Feiyue’s heroic brow relaxed as she looked at the young man’s upright figure in the arena, clapping in admiration for Liou Yuan’s three strikes.

"It’s just a pity; the Shock Tide Sword Style comprises nine strikes, and Brother Liou defeated the Star Evil with just three. We missed the brilliance of the ninth strike."

"I’ve heard that the last strike of the Shock Tide is when the sword style is at its most brilliant."

"Haha, resorting to full strength against these small fry would be a bit much for me." Liou Yuan laughed heartily, nodding as he acknowledged the origin of his swordsmanship.

He wasn’t surprised that Zhao Feiyue recognized the "Green Tide Pure Water Sword".

Zhao Feiyue was from the Zhao Family, and she was likely familiar with any modestly famous magic, swordsmanship, and cultivation techniques from the Five Extremes Mountain.

Moreover, his brother Liou Zhen had once made a name for himself in the Outer Sect of the Five Extremes Mountain using the "Green Tide Pure Water Sword".

Due to Liou Zhen, the "Green Tide Pure Water Sword" also gained some renown, making it hard to conceal. Anyone perceptive could recognize it, and Liou Yuan didn’t intend to hide it.

Of course, those perceptive individuals did not include Qiu Ming.

After hearing Zhao Feiyue’s words, the young man curled his lips and mumbled, "Having a great big brother in the Foundation Establishment Realm makes such a difference."

Completely unaware that as a second-generation cultivator, he also benefited significantly.

Liou Yuan exchanged a few polite remarks with Zhao Feiyue, then gently noted, "Our first night here is over," as they looked towards Chouhuai City, gradually calming with the sunrise.

Just then, Liou Yuan had glanced towards the situation atop the city walls, noting that none of the seven Outer Sect disciples led by Miss Lai suffered any casualties.

With them defending the walls, the city was much less dangerous.

"Let’s find a place to rest. Use the Star Stones to recover spiritual power, as we’ll need to continue tonight," said Zhao Feiyue, who, despite her strong presence, showed signs of fatigue after a night of battle.

Unlike Liou Yuan and Qiu Ming, both of whom were skilled in Body Refining and exhibited terrifying endurance.

She had fought numerous battles through the night, depleting most of her spiritual power.

In such a situation, if her spiritual power was completely exhausted, encountering a particularly tricky Star Evil could become life-threatening.